SUV Strikes Unlit ATV In Fatal Fentress County Collision
A juvenile died and three others suffered severe injuries Thursday night after an SUV struck an unlit ATV on Banners Springs Road in Fentress County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the collision occurred at approximately 8:42 p.m. near the intersection of George Young Road. The ATV was traveling southbound with four juveniles on board and […]
White County Sheriff Targets Impaired Festival Drivers
The White County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols and focusing on impaired drivers as travelers move through the area this weekend for the Bonnaroo Music Festival. Sheriff Steve Page said the department has deployed extra patrols across the county to monitor for traffic hazards and speeders from the Coffee County event. Page said the agency […]
Putnam County Deputy Arrested In Jackson DUI Crash
A Putnam County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a single-car accident Tuesday. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said the incident involved Deputy Chase Carter in Jackson County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said Carter was operating his personal vehicle at the time of the crash. Carter has been placed […]
Monterey Highway Experiences Brief Shutdown After Crash
Monterey Highway (Highway 70) experienced a brief shutdown near the Mountain View Market area on Wednesday after a single-vehicle crash. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the lone vehicle contained a female driver who had run off the road, flipped, and struck the nearby embankment. Farris said the crash is still under investigation. “We did […]
Tennessee Sees Significant Drop In Traffic Fatalities
Tennessee saw a significant drop in traffic fatalities in 2025, including the Upper Cumberland. The report showed that there were 147 fewer roadway deaths compared to 2024. The report also showed that the Upper Cumberland saw the second largest percentage decrease, dropping from 77 to 57 fatalities. Tennessee Highway Patrol Lieutenant Eric McCormick said the […]
Lt. Cothron Selected As Christmas Parade Grand Marshal
Cookeville’s Christmas Parade Committee has selected Tennessee Highway Patrol Lieutenant Adam Cothron as this year’s parade grand marshal. Cothron critically injured in a July, 2024 shooting during a traffic stop on I-40. Cothron survived his injuries but has faced a long road of recovery over the last year. Parade Committee Member Josh Stites said Cothron […]
New Public Safety Facility Will Help Lake, Rural Communities
DeKalb County plans to build a public safety building near Center Hill Dam to meet the demand for quicker emergency service response times. County Mayor Matt Adcock said the Wolf Creek Public Safety Building will be placed at the entrance of the dam. Adcock said the building will allow emergency services to address safety risks […]
Harriman Man Arrested After Crossville Knifepoint Robbery
A Harriman man has been arrested after a robbery at knifepoint Tuesday morning at the Crossville Waffle House. Crossville Police received a call for a robbery in progress at 12:55am. The man ran from the scene with some $390 in cash after assaulting two employees by striking them. The suspect was identified as 31-year-old Jonathan […]
New Stop Signs On Algood’s Main Street Making Positive Impact
New four-way stops along Algood’s Main Street appear to be working to lower speeds in the area. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said the four-way stops at 4th Avenue as well as at 2nd Avenue have done just what the city had hoped. He said the changes took residents some getting used to, but the […]
Overnight Fall Creek Falls Rescue Hampered By Severe Weather
A seventeen-hour rescue of a male stranded in Fall Creek Falls Park Tuesday and Wednesday hampered by severe weather. The man died and the cause of death is unknown. Piney Volunteer Fire Department PIO Tiwanna Bricker said forty to fifty people were involved in the rescue which began around 3:00pm Tuesday and ended around 8:00am […]
